Integral line inhibitor

ABSTRACT

The water heater comprises a water storage tank and water inlet port. An inlet line is connected to the port and extends into the tank, the conduit having a passage for water flow. A deflector is positioned internally of the conduit and has an angularly arranged surface relative to the conduit for deflecting the path of water flow, the deflector being constructed and arranged to create turbulent water flow within the conduit and to introduce turbulent water into the water storage tank. The deflector is in the form of a series of notches formed in the conduit, the notches forming lips in the flow path of the water. The notches include openings extending through the conduit.



